Bernstein's Iconic 1989 Recording On 180g Vinyl Double LP!
Marks The 30th Anniversary Of The Fall Of The Berlin Wall!
Mastered From Original Sources! Pressed at Optimal!
Leonard Bernstein's legendary Beethoven performance "Ode To Freedom" (Symphony No. 9) with a special orchestra formed by members from both German States and the four Occupation Powers, celebrating the fall of the Berlin Wall (30 years) and 250 years since the birth of Beethoven. A special release on 180g vinyl manufactured by Optimal from the original sources, presents this recording for the first time on two LPs instead of one for improved fidelity.
Features
- 180g Vinyl
- Double LP
- Pressed at Optimal
- Mastered from original sources
- Marks the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall
- Optimized audio fidelity: first release across 2 LPs
- Made in Germany
Musicians
June Anderson | soprano |
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Sarah Walker | mezzo-soprano |
Klaus Konig | tenor |
Jan-Hendrik Rootering | bass |
Bavarian Radio Chorus | |
Members of the Rundfunkchor Berlin (DDR) | |
Dresden Philharmonic Children's Chorus | |
Wolfgang Seeliger | chorus master |
Members of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra | |
Members of the Staatskapelle Dresden | |
Members of the Orchestra of the Kirov Theatre, Leningrad | |
Members of the London Symphony Orchestra | |
Members of the New York Philharmonic | |
Members of the Orchestre de Paris | |
Leonard Bernstein | conductor |
Selections
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Symphony No. 9 in D minor (Ode To Freedom)
Side 1:
- Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso
Side 2:
- Molto vivace
Side 3:
- Allegro molto e cantabile
Side 4:
- Presto - Allegro assai
Live recording of the concert given on December 25, 1989, in the Schauspielhaus, Berlin